i have a project up on the Crafter’s Home Blog; i was their guest designer today…
here’s a peek at the project…
i used a MULTITUDE of ClearSnap inks and more along with polymer clay and vintage jewelry bits to create this necklace.
if you’d like to see the whole project, as well as get the supply list and directions, please click HERE.
thanks!
i’ve added several posts with projects for mother’s day on the ClearSnap Blog…
here are some snippets…
scroll through the may posts on the blog for photos of the WHOLE project as well as supply list and directions for these projects and other great stuff from the Creative Team!
tfl!
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drumroll please…
and the winner of prize for the ClearSnap NSD Blog Hop – from my blog is…
confetti, streamers and balloons drop from the sky in celebration!
congrats! miriam, i’ve send you the info you need to claim your prize!
thanks to all who participated in the hop; i hope you found some inspiration!
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hi! welcome to my blog!
i have a layout to share with you that features LOTS, and LOTS of inks and more from ClearSnap as well as several techniques. my layout started with 1 sheet of white cardstock, scrap kraft cardstock, manila tags, raw chipboard pieces, and some ribbon, twine and bits from my stash.
my challenge to myself was to turn plain unadorned pieces and papers into a colorful, collaged, nature-themed layout.
here’s the finished layout…
the white cardstock background was transformed into a bright, blue “sky”, by lightly spritzing it with Sea Kiss Smooch Spritz at the upper left and lower right hand corners, then filling in with ColorBox Sprays! in Sky. the combo of the aqua toned spritz and blue spray makes a very pretty sky, plus you get just a touch of shimmer from the spritz…
next, i wanted to add some tone on tone images to make the background more interesting, so i used the Rollagraph and Jumbo Say What? Stamping Wheel along with ColorBox Stephanie Barnard Premium Dye Ink in Sky to add a very subtle script pattern
and Mermaid ColorBox Archival Dye Ink was used to stamp some aqua dragonflies …
then the leaf pattern was added using Mint ColorBox Pigment Ink, which was heat set…
and a distressed design was added at the right side of the page to balance the leaves using ColorBox Chalk Ink in Chestnut Roan. a handy tip here to avoid having sharp edges when stamping a design like this is to only partially ink the stamp. this is easy to do using the ColorBox Stylus & Tips tool…
the edges of the background page were inked using both Chestnut Roan and French Blue Chalk Inks.
with the background done, it was time to move onto embellishing! i started with the photos, they were matted in kraft cardstock and the edges were inked using French Blue Chalk Ink. next, they needed a background to “rest” on, so i took a piece of kraft cardstock, added a pattern using the Rollagraph and Jumbo Mixed Dot Design Wheel with Watermark Ink. the design was embossed using Top Boss Clear Embossing Powder, then when cooled, was sprayed lightly with ColorBox Sprays! in Artichoke…
the manila tags were spritzed using Sea Kiss Smooch Spritz, then when dry, were stamped using Chalk and Pigment Inks. using several types of inks in layers produces an interesting contrast. for this tag, the clock was stamped with Chestnut Roan Chalk Ink, the watch in Mint Pigment Ink and the sentiment using Iris Pigment Ink which was embossed using Top Boss Clear Embossing Powder. a good hint when layering inks like this is to heat set as you go – especially if you plan on embossing a layer, otherwise, the embossing powder will stick to any ink that is still wet…
the border under the photos was made using the Rollagraph and Standard Design Wheel in the Chinese Noodles Pattern. one of my favorite things to do with the Rollagraph is to roll multiple images with it, sometimes in different colors as was done here. the design was rolled once using ColorBox Premium Dye Ink in Sky, then again using ColorBox Archival Dye Ink in Moody Blue…
the raw chipboard leaves were first inked using Mint Pigment Ink, then after heat setting, the script design was added and embossed using the Jumbo Say What? Design Wheel, Patina Mix’d Media Inx and Top Boss Embossing Powder. a little distressing around the edges using Chestnut Roan Chalk Ink finishes them off…
some baker’s twine and a charm finish off the layout…
i used a LOT of different products and a LOT of different techniques on this layout, but don’t feel you have to do the same! pick and choose what you like best and what works for YOUR layout! but the next time you can’t find “that perfect paper” for your project, think about making it YOURSELF!
SUPPLIES:
ClearSnap:
Other:
Tools:
i was the last stop on this HOP; but just in case you were visiting my blog by way other than the hop, you will want to start at the top of the list and work your way down so you can see ALL the terrific projects and ideas!
Clearsnap Blog http://clearsnap.blogspot.com/ – start here
Megan Aaron http://thoughtsoftraveling.blogspot.com/
Suzanne Austin http://whatsinalousyananut.blogspot.com/
Sabrina Alery http://sabrinaalery.blogspot.com/
Jennifer Priest http://hydrangeahippo.com/
Tami Sanders http://tamisanders.com/ - you are here now
don’t forget to leave a comment at each an every stop as EACH CT member will be selecting their own winner!
and also please “like” ClearSnap on Facebook, and follow ClearSnap on: Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest for MORE great project ideas and contest info!
and of course, please visit us on the ClearSnap Blog!
thanks!
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hello!
i know i don’t always post a lot of projects on my website, but that doesn’t mean i’m not busy MAKING THINGS! LOL!
right now i have a few projects scattered around the web and i’d like to share them with you…
first, a pendant that i created for GRAFIX was selected as the project of the day – 4/3/2013 – by Crafts n’ Things Magazine. they sent out links to the project in their april newsletter as well as listed the project on their facebook page.
you can view the BUTTERFLY PENDANT here: CRAFTS N’ THINGS FACEBOOK PAGE {https://www.facebook.com/craftsnthingsmag} just scroll down to 4/3′s posts and you’ll see a BIG pic of a butterfly pendant! i’d appreciate it if you’d give it a “like” or leave a comment!
you can also see it here: CRAFTS N’ THINGS NEWSLETTER {http://blog.craftsnthings.com/?p=5202}
there is also a YouTube Video that shows how to make the pendant step-by-step on the Grafix YouTube Channel: BUTTERFLY PENDANT {http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chs7sjS2ckI}
Grafix also included two projects i designed for them on a header on their website: GRAFIX IDEA HEADER {http://www.grafixarts.com/Ideas/}, the mosaic pendant at the lower left and ther CREATE decor piece that runs across the header. i made a video showing how to make the CREATE piece too; it’ll be out soon!
i also have a little notebook project that is included in Grafix’s Project Gallery: COLORED SHRINK FILM ALTERED NOTEBOOK {http://www.grafixarts.com/images/company_assets/512F1C7F-0D64-4A5E-9D91-785DC064755F/ColoredShrinkFilmNotebook_9868.PDF}
i also have a YouTube Channel that includes all the videos i’ve made for the ClearSnap Blog: TAMI SANDERS YOUTUBE {http://www.youtube.com/my_videos?o=U}
i also share 8 projects a month on the CLEARSNAP BLOG, here is one i shared the other day…
you can get all the info on how to make this yourself by viewing this post: CHEAP {cheep} CHEAP {cheap} It’s Spring! {http://www.clearsnap.blogspot.com/2013/03/cheap-cheep-cheap-cheep-its-spring.html}
i also added a post about how to turn a jeans pocket into a cute change putse! you can see that here: POCKET CHANGE {http://www.clearsnap.blogspot.com/2013/04/pocket-change.html}
a card i made using Stephanie Barnard Sprays! and stamps is the featured project on the CLEARSNAP WEBSITE {http://www.clearsnap.com}: FLOWER BRIGHT {http://www.clearsnap.com/project-view.cfm?id=71}
and lastly, the new 2013 CLEARSNAP CATALOG {http://www.clearsnap.com/catalog.cfm} is out and they have REALLY outdone themselves artistically! the catalog is GORGEOUS and is filled with wonderful projects from some very talented designers. i am very excited to have my work shown along with theirs:
pg.4 … chalk tins
pg.16 … watermark shadowbox
pg. 30 … word frame and imagine decor piece
pg. 41 … color catcher card
pg. 47 … sprinkles card
pg. 48 … colorbox scentz card
well that’s it for now! if you visit the ClearSnap Blog — and i hope you will as it’s a great source of info and inspiration — please leave a comment or two! i’ll know you visited and ClearSnap will know i have VIEWERS! LOL!
thanks!
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hello ladies!
one contest is over and another just starting!
first, i am listing the winners of the MYSTERY BOX giveaways from ClearSnap that ended a few days ago…
CONGRATULATIONS TO… Kay S., Jennifer I. and Pam H. !
2 other members of the ClearSnap Creative Team also were giving boxes away, so we had THREE lucky winners in all! if YOU are one of the LUCKY winners, please e-mail Jennifer Priest at: jennifer.priest@clearsnapinc.com, and put MYSTERY BOX WINNER in the subject line!
next – another contest – and you are GOING TO WANT TO GET IN ON THIS ONE!!! would you like to win an ORIGINAL work of art by the fabulous DONNA SALAZAR? if you answered anything other than and ENTHUSIASTIC YES! you need to check out her work!
this contest is also sponsored by ClearSnap and you can get all the deets on the ClearSnap Facebook Page or view the info directly: FAIRY DUST GLITTER CONTEST {if the link isn’t working for you cut and paste: https://www.facebook.com/Clearsnap/app_107061516149542}
thanks!
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hello!
how would you like to win a MYSTERY BOX full of terrific goodies from ClearSnap? if your answer is yes – and why would it be anything else – all you need to do is one {or more} of the following:
just click on this link to enter…
a Rafflecopter giveaway
the contest ends on march 27, so be sure you enter before then!
who knows what inky goodness you could win! ColorBox Pigment Inks? ColorBox Archival Dye Inks? Stephanie Barnard Sprays! Sprinkles Chunky Glitter? Design Adhesives? ColorBox Queues? if you are the lucky winner you’ll just have to wait and see! because it is a MYSTERY BOX!
maybe you will receive some Smooch, Smooch Glitz or a Molding Mat, they are the trio of ClearSnap products that i used, along with some polymer clay, to create this bracelet…
if you’d like to create a bracelet like this yourself, head over to the ClearSnap Blog to get the supplies and directions for this project. {zebra print bracelet: march 8 post}
good luck! and feel free to pass this post on to your friends so THEY can enter to win too! just make sure they’ll share if they do win!
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hello!
happy st. pat’s day!
I posted a st. patrick’s day good luck card on the ClearSnap Blog…
you can see more details of the card as well as find the supply list HERE!
the sample is finished and all the details are set!
here is a look at the newest book in my altered book series —- “in the garden”…
and here are all the details:
date: sunday, april 14
time: 12 to 5
price: $65
extra info: no cancellations after april 11
description: next book in my series of altered books… whether you’ve taken one of my altered book classes before or not, you’ll enjoy learning new and unique techniques to transform a book from plain to fabulous! the book features inks and more from ClearSnap and beautiful papers from Graphic 45’s Secret Garden line. also included are TONS of embellishments: ribbons, trims, charms, findings, original vintage ephemera and embellishments custom created by ME just for YOU! this book, in it’s pretty pastels with feminine touches, can be used to display photos of your daughters, granddaughters, nieces, moms, grandmas, spring or easter photos, garden or nature photos or any other subject you like.
you can find the supply list for this class HERE.
please call Stamp Antonio at 210-764-7900 for more info or to sign up.
thanks!
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i added a post to the ClearSnap Blog showing how to transform watercolor paper into “sueded” cardstock using water, salt and sand – sandpaper that is!
here’s a peek at the altered papers…
if you’d like to learn how to do the technique as well as see the project i made using the altered papers, just click HERE!
tami
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